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Methyl acetate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Description

Methyl acetate is used as a solvent in glues, paints and nail polish removers. It is also used in adhesives, sealants and coatings. Further, it finds use as solvent in chemical reactions as well as used for extraction purpose. It is involved in the production of acetic anhydride by carbonylation reaction.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Methyl acetate is used as a solvent in glues, paints and nail polish removers. It is also used in adhesives, sealants and coatings. Further, it finds use as solvent in chemical reactions as well as used for extraction purpose. It is involved in the production of acetic anhydride by carbonylation reaction.

Solubility
Miscible with water.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 79-20-9
Molecular Formula C3H6O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 74.079
MDL Number MFCD00008711
InChI Key KXKVLQRXCPHEJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym tereton, devoton, acetic acid, methyl ester, methyl ethanoate, acetic acid methyl ester, methylacetat, acetate de methyle, methylacetaat, methyl acetic ester, octan metylu
PubChem CID 6584
ChEBI CHEBI:77700
IUPAC Name methyl acetate
SMILES CC(=O)OC

Specifications

Melting Point -98°C
Density 0.934
Boiling Point 56°C to 58°C
Flash Point −10°C (14°F)
Odor Pleasant
Refractive Index 1.362
Quantity 500 mL
UN Number UN1231
Beilstein 1736662
Merck Index 14,6008
Solubility Information Miscible with water.
Formula Weight 74.08
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material Methyl acetate
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Methyl acetate
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Flammable liquid Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
  • EUH066-Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
  • P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methyl acetate

RUO – Research Use Only

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